In addition to being the largest organ in the body, our skin is an incredibly powerful defense mechanism against common irritants and allergens. Which is why eczema can be so frustrating. In essence, eczema weakens the skin, making it vulnerable to itchiness, dryness, rash, and other symptoms. We know eczema can be a mystery to many people and can often be very hard to get and keep under control. This is why our board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants thought it would be helpful to answer a few common questions about eczema and how it can be managed. Question #1: Is there a dif ..read more

You don’t see as many toupees or wigs these days as you used to. While premature hair loss remains an incredibly common concern for both men and women, it’s a fact that hair restoration techniques have come a very long way in recent years. And that means people have far more hair restoration options than just hair transplant surgery. While hair transplants can be quite effective, the non-surgical approach to hair restoration can be preferable for many reasons. We have been treating hair loss for decades and have two treatment centers specifically dedicated to this. That’s why today, our board ..read more

Here at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, we often discuss the concept of providing skin care from head to toe. And while this is always our mission, some areas do demand more attention than others for many of our patients and the face is obviously among this group. Being able to properly diagnose, advise, and treat common dermatological conditions that affect the appearance of the face like rosacea is a huge part of what we do. So with this in mind, we wanted to answer a few commonly asked questions about rosacea and how it can be treated and managed. Question #1: If I don’t notice rosacea s ..read more

Welcome to the newest addition of our Skin Condition of the Month blog series. Although summer is still a ways away, we wanted to express the importance of year round skin cancer protection and awareness. Specifically, we wanted to focus on actinic keratosis, which is a very common precursor to common types of skin cancer. Our board-certified dermatology providers thought it would be helpful to answer some commonly asked questions about actinic keratosis (sometimes referred to as pre-cancer) including what people should look for specifically when trying to identify it on their skin. Question ..read more

After decades of providing skin care from head to toe for patients in the metro Atlanta area, we here at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta feel very connected to our community. It means so much to us to be able to be there for such loyal and supportive patients for as long as we have, and to know that the dermatological services that we perform are really making a difference. With this in mind, we are incredibly proud to announce that Dr. Scott Karempelis and Dr. Ashley Curtis have both been named Top Doctors in Atlanta in the field of Dermatology for 2024. For anyone unfamiliar with this orga ..read more

Welcome to our Skin Condition of the Month blog post. This month, we wanted to take a slightly more macro approach and discuss the topic of skin dryness. As many of us know all too well, chronic dry skin (known medically as xeroderma) can put a damper on how a person looks, while also causing roughness, itching, peeling, and even potential infection. Our board-certified dermatology providers thought it would be helpful to answer some commonly asked questions about skin dryness, including its causes and how it can be addressed. Question #1: Is excessive skin dryness always caused by external co ..read more

2023 is almost over, and we can hardly believe it. It’s certainly been another exciting and eventful year for us here at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA). We’ve been providing the best-available dermatology treatments and services to the Atlanta area for over 40 years, and every year brings its own unique changes, challenges, and new beginnings. And this year was certainly no exception. Before the year is officially through, we wanted to look back at some of the most notable things that happened here at DAA over the last 12 months: 2023 was another year of providing exceptional skin car ..read more

In honor of the holiday season, we thought now would be the perfect time to give thanks to our incredibly loyal and supportive patients. At Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, we work hard to ensure that every patient we treat feels like our absolute top priority, regardless of the nature of their specific case. Skin care from head to toe is always our mission. And based on the feedback that we have received from our patients over the years, this effort and level of care is very clearly appreciated. This month, we wanted to share some dermatology testimonials we’ve received to help show the dif ..read more

Welcome back to our Skin Condition of the Month blog series, where we highlight a specific skin care condition or issue, as well as what can be done to successfully address it. This month, we have psoriasis on our minds. Over 7.5 million Americans currency experience psoriasis, a chronic condition caused by an immune system irregularity that triggers faster reproduction of skin cells. Our board-certified dermatology experts wanted to take some time to answer some commonly asked questions about psoriasis and how it affects people to better educate our readers. Question #1: What causes psoriasis ..read more

Welcome back to our ongoing Skin Condition of the Month blog series. For anyone unfamiliar, we use these posts to shine a line on a specific skin care condition or issue, in hopes of educating our readers on the subject. For October, we wanted to take time to discuss the single most common skin care issue for adults and adolescents alike: acne. Acne is a complex condition that can affect different people in different ways. That’s why our board-certified dermatology providers thought it would be helpful to answer a few commonly asked questions about it this month. Question #1: What are the diff ..read more